[jjgold]

Is Intel much faster computers??

[Domestic]

Yes, generally speaking. But it depends which series you are buying and whether you are looking for a laptop or desktop CPU?

[jjgold]

Laptop

AMD Quad-Core A6-3400M Accelerated

[mh217]

i bought amd athlon proccessor once..it was way back and there would always be something or another that wasnt compatible with it...but that was ages ago on a compaq..still if i was you i would go with intel..everything is cheap now anyway.

[TR88]

intel core i5 pal, macbook pro, best laptop

[AribaAriba]

intel doesnt warm as quick as amd, AMD would burn your skin if you plan to use laptop wirelessly. Intel is the best out there in terms of video card compatibility and motherboard heat resistant.

[rfr3sh]

I am an AMD guy

[sneakerhead]

intel core i5 pal, macbook pro, best laptop

u finally got one?

[Domestic]

jj go ahead and make the intel leap, I only want you posting on the best available hardware.

[Nittany Lion]

Intel makes the fastest processors when you compare their highest end to AMD's processors, but for what most people use their computer for, they won't notice a difference. Just grab yourself an Intel 32nml dual or quad core proc and you'll fly.

One of the best things you can do for a computer, if you want to really notice a speed difference, is grab a SSD and use it as your main OS drive, traditional hard drives with moving heads and platters will be a thing of the past. Everyone I know that has a SSD as their main drive says it's a night and day difference from a regular hard drive.

I'm gonna get one eventually, I just don't feel like moving all of my junk over to a new drive.

[rfr3sh]

AMD Phenom 9350e Quad-Core	2,316	$194.99**
Intel Core2 Duo T9900 @ 3.06GHz	2,307	$398.95**

AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core	2,303	$89.96**
Intel Core2 Extreme X9100 @ 3.06GHz	2,299	$851.00**

Intel Core i5 540M @ 2.53GHz	2,465	$375.13**
AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core	2,454	$95.00**

Look at the benchmark score and prices

[jjgold]

Good stuff men but is just an internet browser and spreadsheet browser going to see a difference??

[rfr3sh]

Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10GHz	6,089	$185.99*
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T	6,051	$169.99*
Intel Xeon X3470 @ 2.93GHz	6,010	$344.99**
Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHz	5,885	$349.99**
Intel Core i7 930 @ 2.80GHz	5,839	$348.95*
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T	5,828	$159.99*

[sneakerhead]

Good stuff men but is just an internet browser and spreadsheet browser going to see a difference??

No, not at all. You will not be needing 4 cores for that

[rfr3sh]

Good stuff men but is just an internet browser and spreadsheet browser going to see a difference??

dont need anything expensive for this

[Nittany Lion]

Good stuff men but is just an internet browser and spreadsheet browser going to see a difference??

The deal below is perfect for you man, $450 and it has everything you would ever need. Best Buy usually sucks for good prices, but every now and then they run a deal like below.


If you're looking for a laptop, this is an awesome deal, saw it on the frontpage of the slickdeals forum I go to, won't last long. $450 for a beast of a laptop, love the 17" screen and dedicated video card.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/59820
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pav...35dx&cp=1&lp=1

[19th Hole]

i7...!!!

[jjgold]

Those 17 inch screens are nice and most of the time out laptops are just home on tables so carrying issue

I think RAM should be 6

[rfr3sh]

coach call me

[sneakerhead]

Those 17 inch screens are nice and most of the time out laptops are just home on tables so carrying issue I think RAM should be 6

for browsing and spreadsheets, even 4 will be too much for you.

[jjgold]

How is this one

$650

• AMD Quad-Core A6-3400M Accelerated Processor
• 6GB installed memory
• 640GB hard drive
• Blu-Ray Disc® (BD-ROM) and DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash®
• 17.3" diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1600 x 900 native resolution (HD+)
• Premium Keyboard with 10-Keypad (black)
• Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
• Integrated Webcam and microphone
• 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack, battery life of up to 5 hours & 4 minutes
• Dimensions 16.3"W x 10.6"D x 1.10"/1.49"H (6.2lbs)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
• 1 year warranty

[Nittany Lion]

Those 17 inch screens are nice and most of the time out laptops are just home on tables so carrying issue

I think RAM should be 6

6GB is not needed for what you want it to do, you'll notice no difference. Trust me, I build and fix computers...the deal I posted a few posts above is perfect. It can even handle games fine, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8RUTrlpEHg&noredirect=1

[rfr3sh]

How is this one $650

• AMD Quad-Core A6-3400M Accelerated Processor
• 6GB installed memory
• 640GB hard drive
• Blu-Ray Disc® (BD-ROM) and DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash®
• 17.3" diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1600 x 900 native resolution (HD+)
• Premium Keyboard with 10-Keypad (black)
• Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
• Integrated Webcam and microphone
• 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack, battery life of up to 5 hours & 4 minutes
• Dimensions 16.3"W x 10.6"D x 1.10"/1.49"H (6.2lbs)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
• 1 year warranty

good price but I think you are paying for things you dont need (ram and blu ray player)

[sneakerhead]

good price but I think you are paying for things you dont need (ram and blu ray player)

exactly

[jjgold]

Well looking for 5 year out of the thing which too me is great

[Nittany Lion]

How is this one

$650

• AMD Quad-Core A6-3400M Accelerated Processor
• 6GB installed memory
• 640GB hard drive
• Blu-Ray Disc® (BD-ROM) and DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash®
• 17.3" diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1600 x 900 native resolution (HD+)
• Premium Keyboard with 10-Keypad (black)
• Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
• Integrated Webcam and microphone
• 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack, battery life of up to 5 hours & 4 minutes
• Dimensions 16.3"W x 10.6"D x 1.10"/1.49"H (6.2lbs)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
• 1 year warranty

The deal I posted has pretty much the same specs and it is $450, the only thing yours has above is a bluray drive....if you plan on playing bluray movies on your laptop then I guess pay the extra $200 for it. But only squares buy/rent movies, the sharps know how to torrent/usenet them for free

[rfr3sh]

That deal posted at sickdealz is way better coach go pick that up I wish they had it in canada

[rfr3sh]

The deal I posted has pretty much the same specs and it is $450, the only thing yours has above is a bluray drive....if you plan on playing bluray movies on your laptop then I guess pay the extra $200 for it. But only squares buy/rent movies, the sharps know how to torrent/usenet them for free

astraweb ftw

[jjgold]

Ok did not know blue ray adds to price that much

I want 6 mainly because of future , then no need to upgrade RAM

[Roadtrip635]

It's been a while since I used any AMD processors, but they always seemed to run hotter than Intel.
Coach, don't know if you need a laptop right away, but Black Friday is right around the corner and you can usually find great deals that weekend.

[Nittany Lion]

Ok did not know blue ray adds to price that much

I want 6 mainly because of future , then no need to upgrade RAM

For internet browsing/spread sheets/watching video you don't need more then 4GB. If you plan on installing tons of huge system resource hogging software programs then go to 6GB, but for your needs you don't need it. Google this if you don't believe me. I'm just trying to save you money but if you have 6GB burned into your head for the amount of memory you need then by all means spend that extra money that will serve no value to you.

[Nittany Lion]

astraweb ftw

There is a trick to get astraweb for $11 lifetime (or at least until they fix the glitch), not $11 per month mind you....lifetime. PM me if you want to know, I haven't tried it out yet but I got the info from another usenet poster on this forum I go to. I have a free unlimited account from NewsGroupDirect so there is no need for me to try out this payment glitch at Astraweb.

[jjgold]

Ant big difference between 15.6 and 17 inch screens??

Is bigger better for a guy in his 40's??

[TR88]

Ant big difference between 15.6 and 17 inch screens??

Is bigger better for a guy in his 40's??

unreal 2:20 you still posting pal ?

[hawley]

Coach make sure you can skype on it